4715.02
State dental board.

The governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, shall
appoint a state dental board consisting of thirteen persons, nine of whom shall
be graduates of a reputable dental college, citizens of the United States, and
shall have been in the legal and reputable practice of dentistry in the state
at least five years next preceding their appointment; three of whom shall be
graduates of a reputable school of dental hygiene, citizens of the United
States, and shall have been in the legal and reputable practice of dental
hygiene in the state at least five years next preceding their appointment; and
one of whom shall be a member of the public at large who is not associated with
or financially interested in the practice of dentistry. Of the nine members who
are in the practice of dentistry, two shall be persons recognized as
specialists pursuant to rules adopted by the board. The specialist members
shall be appointed in such a manner that the same specialty is not represented
by both members at the same time. When a vacancy occurs in a position held by a
specialist member, the governor shall make all reasonable efforts to fill the
vacancy with a person who represents a specialty that is different from the
specialty that was represented by the member who vacated the position. Of the
three members who are in the practice of dental hygiene, not more than one may
be a person employed as a full-time teacher of dental hygiene students.
Representation of the various geographical areas of the state shall be
considered in making appointments for members who are in the practice of
dentistry and for members who are in the practice of dental hygiene. Terms of
office shall be for four years, commencing on the seventh day of April and
ending on the sixth day of April. Each member shall hold office from the date
of the member's appointment until the end of the term for which the member was
appointed. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the
expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall
hold office for the remainder of such term. Any member shall continue in office
subsequent to the expiration date of the member's term until the member's
successor takes office, or until a period of sixty days has elapsed, whichever
occurs first. No person so appointed shall serve to exceed two terms. The Ohio
dental association may submit to the governor the names of five nominees for
each position to be filled by a dentist and from the names so submitted or from
others, at the governor's discretion, the governor shall make such
appointments; provided that all such appointees shall possess the required
qualifications. The Ohio dental hygienists association, inc., may submit to the
governor the names of five nominees for each position to be filled by a dental
hygienist and from the names so submitted or from others, at the governor's
discretion, the governor shall make such appointments; provided that all such
appointees shall possess the required qualifications. No person shall be
appointed to the state dental board who is employed by or practices in a
corporation holding a certificate of authority under Chapter 1751. of the
Revised Code with a person who is a member of the board. No member of the board
shall administer to a student in this state or to a graduate of a dental
college located in this state an examination on behalf of any of the following:
the central regional dental testing service, inc., northeast regional board of
dental examiners, inc., southern regional testing agency, inc., or western
regional examining board.